Filibuster

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Mục lục 1 Noun 1.1 U.S. Politics . 1.2 an irregular military adventurer, esp. one who engages in an unauthorized military expedition into a foreign country to foment or support a revolution. 2 Verb (used without object) 2.1 U.S. Politics . to impede legislation by irregular or obstructive tactics, esp. by making long speeches. 2.2 to act as an irregular military adventurer, esp. for revolutionary purposes. 3 Verb (used with object) 3.1 U.S. Politics . to impede (legislation) by irregular or obstructive tactics, esp. by making long speeches. 4 Antonyms 4.1 noun 5 Synonyms 5.1 noun

Noun

U.S. Politics .

the use of irregular or obstructive tactics by a member of a legislative assembly to prevent the adoption of a measure generally favored or to force a decision against the will of the majority.

an exceptionally long speech, as one lasting for a day or days, or a series of such speeches to accomplish this purpose.

a member of a legislature who makes such a speech.

an irregular military adventurer, esp. one who engages in an unauthorized military expedition into a foreign country to foment or support a revolution.

Verb (used without object)

U.S. Politics . to impede legislation by irregular or obstructive tactics, esp. by making long speeches.

to act as an irregular military adventurer, esp. for revolutionary purposes.

Verb (used with object)

U.S. Politics . to impede (legislation) by irregular or obstructive tactics, esp. by making long speeches.

Antonyms

noun

catalyst , impetus , incentive , progression

Synonyms

noun

delay , hindrance , holding the floor , interference , opposition , postponement , procrastination , stonewalling , talkathon , adventurer , orate , tirade